Black Box MicroRACK

Black Box MicroRACK ... data-communications devices! It's the perfect economical alternative to overcrowded data centers. Each MicroRACK can hold multiple, affordable mini line driver cards, fiber modem cards, sync modem eliminators, CSU/DSUs, and interface converters.

The MicroRACK System uses midplane architecture, incorporating internal connectors that run down the center of the chassis. The front-facing buses accommodate a variety of function cards to house line drivers, fiber modems, and synchronous modem eliminators. The corresponding rear-facing buses receive a variety of interface cards with a wide selection of data connectors: RJ-11, RJ-45, D-sub, fiber, and M-type. You can swap function cards and interface cards when your system changes. You can even hot-swap cards on the fly without shutting down, so your network stays up and running.

The high-density design of the rackmount 16-port MicroRACK means that 16 function cards (plus a Power Supply Card) fit side by side in a space only 9 cm (2U) high and 49 cm wide. With dual-driver cards, 32 line drivers can fit into a single rack. It's a complete solution. You can network with Black Box in the computer room, in the distribution closet, and on the workstation desktop. And think of the combinations: imagine a dozen dual Mini Driver Cards fanning out to two dozen individual plug-in Mini Drivers or 16 CSU/DSUs per rack serving Internet customers. How about a MicroRACK of interface converters neatly connected to a lineup of milling machines?